Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Preconception Health Knowledge Questionnaire

2020 ◽  
pp. 089011712094668
Author(s):  
Zoe Cairncross ◽  
Cindy-Lee Dennis ◽  
Sarah Brennenstuhl ◽  
Saranyah Ravindran ◽  
Joanne Enders ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Item Difficulty ◽  
Preconception Health ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Response Alternatives

Purpose: To develop and psychometrically test a comprehensive measure of preconception health knowledge. Design: Cross-sectional survey, in May and June, 2019. Setting: Alberta, Ontario, and Québec, Canada. Sample: One thousand seven hundred seventy-seven women and men with ≥1 children born in the last 5 years or planning a pregnancy in the next 5 years. Measures: Using prior literature and input from public health nurses and physicians, the Preconception Health Knowledge Questionnaire (PHKQ) was developed and comprised 25 multiple choice questions on reproductive history, sexual health, infectious diseases, chronic medical conditions, mental health, medications, immunizations, lifestyle behaviors, psychosocial stressors, and environmental exposures. Analysis: Psychometric testing was undertaken to evaluate item difficulty, discrimination, quality of response alternatives, internal consistency, and construct validity. Results: Participants had a mean total score of 15.8/25 (SD = 3.9); women and men had mean total scores of 16.2 (SD = 3.6) and 13.8 (SD = 4.7), respectively. Most items were neither too difficult nor too easy, discriminated well between participants with high and low knowledge, and had appropriate response alternatives. High internal consistency (KR-20 = 0.87) and construct validity, shown via significant correlations with education level and previous preconception care receipt, were demonstrated. Conclusion: The PHKQ is a reliable and valid tool for measuring preconception health knowledge and may be useful in identification of high-risk groups in need of preconception health education and evaluation of preconception health interventions.

scholarly journals Assessing Validity and Reliability of a Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire with High School-Aged Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1344-1344
Author(s):  
Lyndsey Ruiz ◽  
Anna Jones ◽  
Rachel Scherr
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Item Difficulty ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Item Discrimination ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire

Abstract Objectives To assess validity and reliability of a nutrition knowledge questionnaire originally developed for adults when used with high-school aged adolescents. Methods The nutrition knowledge questionnaire utilized in this study was originally developed for adults and was shown to have content and construct validity as well as internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Two sections of the adult questionnaire, 50 questions total, were administered to adolescents at four high schools: three in California and one in Hawaii. Participants were convenience samples selected by teachers at each school based on known previous nutrition education (n = 174) or no known previous nutrition education (n = 136). Adolescents self-reported their current age and received a $10 gift card for completing the questionnaire. Questionnaire data were assessed for item difficulty, item discrimination with item-total correlation, and construct validity using an independent samples t-test. The overall questionnaire and individual sections were assessed for internal consistency reliability with Cronbach's alpha. Given the difference in nutrition education offered at each site, a post-hoc regression analysis was conducted to assess % correct by group when controlling for school. Results Assessment of item difficulty showed that one question exceeded the suggested 80% threshold, however this question was retained due to acceptable item discrimination. One question was found to negatively correlate with total score and was removed from the questionnaire resulting in 49 questions. The overall questionnaire was shown to have internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.83) as were the individual sections (Cronbach's α > 0.70). The questionnaire also demonstrated construct validity with the adolescents that had known previous nutrition education having a significantly higher mean % correct compared to the adolescents without known nutrition education (P < 0.0001). The significant association between groups and % correct remained when controlling for school (P < 0.0001). Conclusions Results suggests that the questionnaire was shown to reliably assess general nutrition knowledge in high school-aged adolescents with validity. Funding Sources UC ANR, USDA NIFA NNF, USDA NIFA Hatch, Jastro Research Award.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Sexual Harassment among the Undergraduate students in Udupi district

2016 ◽  
Vol 06 (02) ◽  
pp. 004-009
Author(s):  
Aditi Gurung ◽  
Sangeetha Priyadarshini ◽  
Binu Margaret E.
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Proper Actions ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Mental Health Knowledge

Abstract Introduction: Sexual harassment is a problem that is concerned with public health and has a serious effects on the students' dignity, physical as well as mental health. Knowledge on Sexual harassment equips the students to face such situation courageously. Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge of the undergraduate students on sexual harassment. Methods: A cross- sectional survey was conducted among 408 undergraduate students of selected professional colleges of Udupi district. Data was collected using structured knowledge questionnaire on sexual harassment. Stratified proportionate systematic random sampling technique was used. Result: The study found that 82.4% of the students had average knowledge, 13.2% had good knowledge and 4.4% had poor knowledge on sexual harassment. Conclusion: This study shows that students have average knowledge on sexual harassment which shows that they need further education that may help them to take proper actions if harassment ever occur.

Assessment Instrument of Fiqh Mu'āmalāt Learning with Financial Literacy Oriented

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adib Rifqi Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

The goal of this cross-sectional survey research was to find the validity and reliability of assessment instrument for fiqh mu'āmalāt learning with financial literacy oriented for secondary education. To reveal validity is assessed based on obtain judgement expert and reliability measured by internal consistency. It was gained that the validity is 7 items very feasible and 5 item quite feasible with reliability’s value is 0,763. This finding shows that assessment instrument can be used to analyze difficulties of students for designing lesson plan of fiqh mu'āmalāt learning with financial literacy oriented.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status, Knowledge, and Behaviours of People with Diabetes in Sydney, Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3464
Author(s):  
Prakash Poudel ◽  
Rhonda Griffiths ◽  
Amit Arora ◽  
Vincent W. Wong ◽  
Jeff R. Flack ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Diabetes Care ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Sydney Australia

This study assessed self-reported oral health status, knowledge, and behaviours of people living with diabetes along with barriers and facilitators in accessing dental care. A cross sectional survey of 260 patients from four public diabetes clinics in Sydney, Australia was undertaken using a 35-item questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS software with descriptive and logistic regression analyses. More than half (53.1%) of respondents reported having dental problems which negatively impacted their related quality of life. Less than half (45%) had adequate oral health knowledge. Only 10.8% reported receiving any oral health information in diabetes care settings, which had higher odds of demonstrating adequate oral health knowledge (AOR, 2.60; 95% CI, 1.06–6.34). Similarly, 62.7% reported seeing a dentist in the last 12 months. Having private health insurance (AOR, 3.70; 95% CI, 1.85–7.40) had higher odds of seeing a dentist in the past 12 months. Dental costs were a major contributor to avoiding or delaying dental visit. Patients living with diabetes have unmet oral health needs particularly around the awareness of its importance and access to affordable dental services. Diabetes care providers can play a crucial role in this area by promoting oral health to their patients.

scholarly journals The Prevalence and Occurrence of Candida albicans Among the Students of MAHSA University

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 89
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unstimulated Saliva ◽  
Oral Health Practices ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

The study is done to identify the prevalence and occurrence of Candida albicans among the students of MAHSA University. It is also done to perform a cross-sectional survey by means of a self-administered questionnaire to assess the oral health knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among the study group. Furthermore, it is done to determine the association of knowledge with attitude, oral health practices, and the prevalence of Candida albicans with the study group. The spores of Candida are a commensal, harmless form of a fungus that becomes invasive and pathogenic pseudohyphae when there is a disruption in the balance of flora. The infection that is caused by the yeast Candida albicans or even other candida species is candidiasis. Questionnaire on oral health was handed out to the students at random in MAHSA University, and upon that, samples are collected by taking their unstimulated saliva and are then pipetted on Sabouraud’s dextrose agar. These agar plates are then kept in an incubator at 37 ℃ for 2 days. After 2 days, the agar plates are then checked for any growth, and if there is the growth seen, gram stain and germ tube tests are done. It was seen that out of 100 samples collected, 40% were positive for Candida albicans, and 60% were negative for Candida albicans. And out of the percentage of positive samples, 26% were males, and 14% were females Candida albicans is the species most frequently implicated in the oral cavity, and it is important to take care of the oral cavity.

scholarly journals 4024 Theory and Scale Development for Cancer-Related Self-Efficacy in Partners of Breast Cancer Survivors

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (s1) ◽  
pp. 149-149
Author(s):  
Andrea Cohee ◽  
Claire Draucker ◽  
Patrick Monahan ◽  
Victoria Champion
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Fear Of Recurrence ◽  
Cross Sectional

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Specific aims are to: (Qualitative aim) Develop a new measure of cancer-related self-efficacy in partners (BCSES-P) and obtain feedback on the items (Quantitative) Evaluate the psychometric properties of the BCSES-P including: dimensionality, factor analysis, and construct validity assessing the relationships posited METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: 2-Phase Approach: 1) Item development and 1) Item testing Phase 1 Stage 1: Literature review to identify additional covariates Stage 2: Focus groups and individual interviews to determine partners’ needs Sample size: 20 partners (18 years of age or older, identifying as being in a committed relationship with a BCS) Design: cross-sectional, qualitative interviews Stage 3: Develop candidate items Stage 4: Cognitive interviews Stage 5: Finalize items with research team Phase 2 Preliminary psychometric testing Dimensionality Internal consistency reliability Construct validity Sample size: 150 partners Design: cross-sectional, online survey RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: The BCSES-P will be unidimensional as assessed by exploratory factor analysis. The BCSES-P will demonstrate an internal consistency coefficient of 0.70 or above. Construct validity of the BCSES-P will be demonstrated by support of the following theoretical relationships: Cancer-related self-efficacy will be positively related to marital satisfaction and sexual functioning (social well-being) and the distal outcome, overall QoL. Cancer-related self-efficacy will be negatively related to fatigue (physical well-being), fear of recurrence, depression, and anxiety (psychological well-being). DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: Findings will guide intervention development to improve partners’ quality of life The BCSES-P will be the first scale to measure partners’ cancer-related self-efficacy. This study will highlight a holistic approach to studying the long-term effects of breast cancer on partners.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 among Nepalese Residents: A quick online cross-sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 6-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asraf Hussain ◽  
Tripathi Garima ◽  
Bishnu Mohan Singh ◽  
Ramji Ram ◽  
Raman Pal Tripti
Keyword(s):  
Virus Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Medical Background ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
First Case

Background: Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a highly infectious disease. It is caused by a novel virus belonging to a family known as corona virus. This virus was first identified in the month December 2019 in Wuhan, China Hubei province. Since its first identification it has spread globally. It was declared a public health emergency of international concern on January 30, 2020 by WHO. Despite all efforts the virus continues to spread and WHO declared it a pandemic on March 11, 2020. In Nepal the first case was tested positive on23rd January and ever since numbers are increasing as days passed by. Residents of the country are the most important stakeholders to control the spread of such viruses. Nepal is a land locked country situated between India and China and is one of the vulnerable areas among SAARC nations. In spite of being such a vulnerable nation there was a lack of previous studies detecting the degree of awareness among Nepalese residents towards COVID 19. Aims and Objectives: This study aims to assess the current level of awareness towards COVID 19 among Nepalese residents and to analyze their attitudes and practices towards COVID 19 which is very important for people’s active participation to control this pandemic. In this study we investigated Nepalese residents KAP towards COVID-19. Material and Methods: This is cross sectional online study. A self-developed online questionnaire was completed by the participants. There were a total 29 questions among which 15 questions assessedknowledge, 6 questions assessed attitude and remaining 8 questions assessed practice. Results: Among the respondents (n=760), 65.7 % were male, 50.3 % were healthcare workers, overall range of correct answers for knowledge questionnaire was 60.0-98.7%, that for attitude was 77.9-96.4% and for practice was 78.2-95.0 %. Participants with a medical degree had statistically significant better practice against COVID 19 compared with the general population. Conclusion: Findings of this study show that knowledge among people of Nepal about COVID 19 is satisfactory. Yet a significant number of participants are lacking confidence when compared to other countries. Better practice against COVID requires a sense of responsibility, though the respondents with medical background had better sense of act against COVID prevention practice.

Oral health knowledge, attitude and practices among nurses in a tertiary care hospital in Bangalore, India: a cross-sectional survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 261-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philcy Philip ◽  
Amy Villarosa ◽  
Anitha Gopinath ◽  
Carolin Elizabeth ◽  
Gift Norman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge

scholarly journals FOOD ADULTERATION AND FAMILY'S KNOWLEDGE ON FOOD ADULTERATION IN SELECTED VILLAGE OF UDUPI TALUK, KARNATAKA

2013 ◽  
Vol 03 (02) ◽  
pp. 033-037
Author(s):  
Abidfaheem T. K. ◽  
Baby S. Nayak ◽  
Maxie Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Common Salt ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food Adulteration ◽  
The Public ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Powder Samples ◽  
Chili Powder

AbstractA cross sectional survey was under taken among 75 families using structured knowledge questionnaire and observation technique. The collected data was analysed using SPSS version 16. The study findings showed that majority (60%)of the subjects had moderate knowledge on food adulteration. Out of 75 samples tested, 2.7% chili powder samples were adulterated with artificial color and 10.7% of the common salt samples were adulterated with insoluble impurities. In tea powder 12 % were adulterated with iron fillings and 2.7% 2 were adulterated with artificial color. There was significant association of knowledge score on food adulteration with age (X2 (2) =8.627 p= (2), 2 0.013) and educational status (X2 (4) =9.876, p= 0.043) of the respondents. The study concludes that the food adulteration even though (4) low, still it is existing. However awareness of the public in relation to food adulteration should be ongoing especially to the general public with lower level of education.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Concussion Information Sources Among First Nations in Ontario

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 283-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cindy Hunt ◽  
Alicja Michalak ◽  
Elaine Johnston ◽  
Chrissy Lefkimmiatis ◽  
Leila Macumber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
First Nations ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Translation Strategies ◽  
Knowledge Translation Strategies ◽  
First Nations People ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Youth Hockey

AbstractObjective: Hockey is a popular sport played by many First Nation youth. Concussion frequently goes unrecognized and unreported in youth hockey. Unintentional injuries among Indigenous youth occur at rates three to four times the national Canadian average. The study sought to examine knowledge, attitudes and sources of concussion information among First Nations people attending a provincial hockey tournament. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was undertaken. The survey by Mzazik et al. were modified to use in this study. Participants included youth (6-18 years) hockey players (n=75), parents (n=248) and coaches (n=68). The main outcome measure was total knowledge index (TKI) which consisted of the sum of correct responses to 15 multiple choice questions. Additional data gathered included demographics, concussion history, attitudes toward concussion and sources of information. Descriptive statistics included proportion comparisons. Variables were tested using χ2 and analysis of variance. Results: Overall TKI scores (out of a total of 15) were low; players (5.9±2.8), parents (7.5±2.6) and coaches (7.9±2.6). Participants with higher knowledge scores reported more appreciation of the seriousness of concussion. Sources of information about concussion differed by study group, suggesting the need for multiple knowledge translation strategies to reach youth, parents and coaches. Conclusions: Future initiatives are urgently needed to improve education and prevention of concussion in First Nations youth hockey. Collaborating and engaging with communities can help to ensure an Indigenous lens for culturally safe interventions.

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